ASELA WICKREMASINGHE M.D. – NPI #1164476081
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ASELA WICKREMASINGHE is a physician located in HANFORD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164476081 to ASELA WICKREMASINGHE on May 22, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Oct 09, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ASELA WICKREMASINGHE below.

NPI Profile for
ASELA WICKREMASINGHE

NPI Number
1164476081
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ASELA WICKREMASINGHE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
808 VAUGHN ST
HANFORD, CA 93230
Phone: (559) 410-8404 Fax: (559) 763-4564
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA A56448

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ASELA WICKREMASINGHE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH HANFORD
      115 MALL DRIVE
      HANFORD, CA 93230
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH HOME CARE SERVICES
      440 GREENFIELD AVENUE SUITE C
      HANFORD, CA 93230
    • CALIFORNIA HOME HEALTH
      6081 N FIRST STREET SUITE 104
      FRESNO, CA 93710
    • COMPASSIONATE CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY, LLC
      7545 N DEL MAR AVENUE, SUITE 103
      FRESNO, CA 93711
    • HEALTHCARE CALIFORNIA
      6327 N FRESNO ST SUITE 104
      FRESNO, CA 93710

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